Nikhil Basu Trivedi has backed the companies that didn't just compete, they created entirely new categories. In this episode, Nikhil shares the pattern recognition that made him one of Silicon Valley's most prescient investors.
We cover why "durability genetics" matter more than vanity metrics, how Farmer's Dog scaled to billions with just 3 SKUs, the power of consumer + enterprise hybrids, and his darkest career moment that led to starting Footwork.
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Published Jan 21, 2026 in FeaturedBack to the blog
